Efficiency and renewables

Aust wholesaler lowers CO2 through HVAC innovation

26 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Honeywell Ltd

Actrol has chosen a refrigerant from Honeywell for use in its condensing units, which can be found in supermarkets, restaurants and standalone equipment.


Aust companies plug into solar

24 July, 2024 | Supplied by: Flow Power

Asahi Beverages and BaptistCare have partnered with Flow Power to source and offset energy from one of Australia's largest renewable energy facilities.


$20m EV battery facility coming to Gold Coast

10 July, 2024

Set to be operational by August 2024, the factory aims to produce 300 batteries a year and create 300 local jobs.


Perth contractor awarded $50m for big battery connection

09 July, 2024

SCEE Electrical has won the contract to deliver a 330 kV switchyard and substation for Collie's big battery energy storage system.


NSW renewable energy zone gets the go-ahead

03 July, 2024

The Central-West Orana REZ is approximately 20,000 km2 and takes in cities and towns including Dubbo, Dunedoo and Mudgee.


Second community battery for NSW South Coast

12 June, 2024 | Supplied by: Endeavour Energy

The Kiama Downs Community Battery is part of a program of more than 50 batteries currently being rolled out by Endeavour Energy.


5 steps towards an EV future

12 June, 2024

What needs to happen before Australia can realistically make the transition to EVs?


Floating solar panels: coming to a lake near you?

10 June, 2024

New research shows that floating solar panels could meet some countries' entire electricity needs.


Govt launches National Battery Strategy

28 May, 2024

With global demand for batteries likely to quadruple by 2030, the strategy maps out the ways Australia can take advantage of this growth.


Electric school buses: healthier and more cost-effective?

22 May, 2024

In the US, where many school buses are older diesel models, policymakers can be unwilling to switch to electric school buses given their expense.


Siemens to support Gippsland's energy transition

21 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd

Siemens has signed a memorandum of understanding with Marathon Group, a long-term renewable energy developer in Victoria's Gippsland region.


$3.6 million in shared solar for ACT apartments

15 May, 2024

The Australian and ACT Governments have announced an initiative that will enable more than 2100 Canberra apartment residents to receive shared solar.


Wall of solar for German factory

14 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Fischerwerke GmbH & Co. KG

When a German manufacturer was looking for a sustainable energy solution, it decided against rooftop solar, instead opting for a streamlined solar facade.


SA announces smart residential energy trial

07 May, 2024

500 South Australian households will take part in the $13.8 million project, which will explore the use of consumer energy resources in a real-world setting.


Schneider Electric 'BESS' battery energy storage system

02 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Schneider Electric

BESS is the foundation for a fully integrated microgrid solution driven by Schneider Electric's controls, optimisation, electrical distribution, and digital and field services.


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